Thrive Behavior Centers
Willow Park, Texas
BCBA - Clinical Director - Aledo, Willow park
Listed compensation
$92k-$100k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Posted 1 day ago · Verified live
Job Description
- ability (which can be used with maternity leave) Professional Support: All Certification Renewals and Applications Costs; Comprehensive CEU & Training Package Staff Recognition & Rewards: Social Rewards Platform (points are given and received to be exchanged for merch, gift cards and more); Door Dash Pass Team Building: Quarterly Staff Social Events (paid for by the company) What Our Team Says About Us: We care about our people at Thrive, and we survey our team to see how we are doing. Here are some anonymous responses from our staff: “The mission statement of the company is great, and everyone really cares about what they’re there to do. You can always rely on your coworkers to help you out whenever needed.” “I would gladly recommend TBC to others because of the amazing work environment.” “The company is good at understanding when life happens. They also really value the clients and staff.” “Thrive is a great company to work for because every day they show how much they care for their clients and employees.” “While each center is different, we have a group culture of support that I love!” “I like that we provide quality and ethically sound ABA.” “The community feels like family!” “I truly feel like I am able to provide therapy and make a difference in my clients lives.” “I like the company's core values and standards that they uphold. Everyone is a team player and always willing to help.” “Working at Thrive is like being a part of a family that’s doing amazing things!” “Thrive has people who care about people, I think there is effort made from all angles to make Thrive a great place to work.” “Thrive a supportive environment with opportunities to grow!” Job Duties: Effectively lead your center to ensure client and employee wellbeing. Demonstrate leadership skills that align with TBC’s mission and core values. Oversee, evaluate, and optimize clinical staff (Clinical Supervisors, Behavior Technicians, Behavior Analyst Interns, etc.) morale, performance, retention, and opportunities for professional development. Develop and/or oversee the development of regular, relevant, and effective ABA employee training to increase the therapeutic competency of all clinical staff. Implement regularly scheduled clinical competency assessments and proactive performance reviews to assess individual staff members strengths and weaknesses for additional training opportunities. Develop, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of employee performance management as needed. Identify and mentor staff members who demonstrate potential for growth and additional responsibilities. Model and promote teamwork, effective and appropriate communication, feedback, and responses to feedback. Address interpersonal challenges between staff members quickly and efficiently, while implementing the mission and core values of TBC. Identify and utilize opportunities to obtain feedback from staff regarding center morale, clinical support, TBC policies and procedures. Use information gathered to present strategies to CCO to ensure responsive and effective leadership. Ensure all certified clinical staff is appropriately supervised to gain or maintain relevant certifications. Ensure all Behavior Technicians are receiving the appropriate amount and type of clinical super
- vision, along with the ongoing and timely assessment of clinical competency necessary to ensure the maintenance of each BT’s Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification Ensure Behavior Analyst Interns receive appropriate learning opportunities, super
- vision, and guidance to fulfill the experience standards for BCBA certification as required by the BACB. Oversee Clinical Supervisors by ensuring clients are receiving personalized, effective, developmentally appropriate ABA therapy based on TBC Clinical Policies and Procedures. Ensure all client authorization reports for all clients in the center are completed to TBC standards and are submitted on time to avoid disruption of services or unpaid claims. Evaluate clinical progress via regular assessment of Clinical Supervisor’s analysis in authorization reports, a regular check of client goal and target maintenance and other assessment procedures. Evaluate Clinical Supervisor’s reports regarding utilization of billable hours, and other time and resources. Collaborate with the Chief Operating Officer and the operations team to ensure smooth functioning of center, including but not limited to the following: Utilize center resources effectively and remain within budget constraints. Follow all TBC Operational Policies and Procedures. Manage clinical schedule to ensure optimal clinical outcomes, including but not limited to the following: Track and evaluate usage of client billable hours to ensure maximum usage and optimal client outcomes (super
- vision, parent training, evaluations/assessments/authorization reports).* Track, evaluate, and maximize super
- vision of behavior technicians in accordance with TBC and BACB guidelines. Track and evaluate client progress to determine and implement strategies that maximize skill acquisition, generalization, and maintenance. Develop personalized treatment plans; Analyze client needs; Set treatment goals; Create skill acquisition goals and Behavior Intervention Plans tailored to clients' core deficits and diagnosis; Design parent training goals; Adjust goals and protocols based on client response to interventions. Provide ongoing case management tailored to individual client needs. Supervise Behavior Technicians to ensure client progress, assess intervention effectiveness, and update protocols. Assess and ensure competency in therapeutic skills and client engagement. Ensure parent education and support, addressing concerns with evidence-based information. Offer referrals, resources, and effective communication to support families. Demonstrate fluency in Central Reach Clinical Management Software. Align behaviors with Thrive Behavior Centers' mission, values, and ethical codes. Manage clinical schedule to optimize outcomes, including billable hour tracking and client progress evaluation. Support leadership team by completing assigned tasks and requirements promptly. Additional tasks as assigned. Performance Measures: The performance of the Clinical Director will be assessed against specific measurable outcomes to ensure alignment with clinical operational objectives and high standards of service delivery. Performance will be measured using the following key metrics: Policies and Procedures for Responsibilities Professional Business Relationships Operational Compliance and Accuracy Staff Management Cross-functional Collaboration and Communication Requirements: Current BCBA certification and LBA license. Master’s Degree is required Current CPR/AED and/or BLS certification Qualifications: QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to successfully pass background checks. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Masters’ Degree in ABA, Special Education, or another related field. Current BCBA certification and LBA license. Current CPR/AED and/or BLS certification. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: Mastery knowledge of ABA science and techniques required of a BCBA. Including assessments, treatment plans, super
- vision, de-escalation, titration to name a few. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: At least 2 years of experience as a practicing BCBA. At least one year of experience with early intervention (managing client cases who are working on acquiring early learner skills including functional communication, play and adaptive skills) with children with autism. Supervisory/leadership experience preferred. SKILLS/ABILITIES: All skills of a BCBA at Thrive. Ability to motivate and influence others. Significant level of diplomacy and trust. Excellent oral and written communications abilities. Professional image that promotes Thrive’s culture. Excellent judgment and decision-making skills. Solid interpersonal abilities. Excellent presentation and organizational skills. Ability to write clear, concise emails, facilitate meetings.
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Director will lead center operations, ensuring high-quality ABA therapy and client wellbeing while managing clinical staff performance and development. They are responsible for overseeing treatment plans, clinical supervision, and maintaining compliance with company policies and ethical standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in ABA or a related field, along with current BCBA certification and LBA licensure. At least two years of practicing BCBA experience and one year of early intervention experience are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Clinical leadershipStaff supervisionTreatment planningClinical assessmentConflict resolutionMentoringData analysis
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates BCBA - Clinical Director - Aledo, Willow park at Thrive Behavior Centers a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis — ranked against 2,239 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% are remote, 26% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$96k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$96k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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Work-life snapshot
6.4/ 10
Listing-based score
Listing-based score
Above average in Applied Behavior Analysis
- No weekends
- No nights
Living in Willow Park
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $397k
- Typical market rent
- $1,893/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 30 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 103.1
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.
Benefits & Perks
401(k) with company matching
29+ Paid Days Off (10 vacation, 11 holidays, 8 sick, unlimited flex-time-off)
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Supplemental Insurance (Hospital Care, Accident, Critical Illness)
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Short-Term Disability
Certification Renewals and Applications Costs Covered